29 November 2023 | Euronews
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Travel News People in the cruise industry want to be kind neighbours and good guests We strive to be a big part of the solution, even though we are small in numbers. Cruise lines are investing significant amounts to achieve net zero cruising by 2050. Ships launched today are among the most tech-advanced and energy-efficient in the history of our sector, Marie-Caroline Laurent writes -
Europe News Brussels asks airlines to agree on standard luggage sizes The European Commission has asked airlines to standardise their luggage sizes in order to make things simpler for travellers. -
UN Programme for the Economies of Central Asia: Transforming Central Asia into a connectivity hub Central Asian countries united last week to shine the spotlight on collaborative development, sustainability and regional integration as part of their continued economic expansion. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 29th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
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Business Why is Saudi Arabia buying 10% of Heathrow airport in the UK? Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is set to acquire a 10% stake in London's Heathrow airport from Spanish firm Ferrovial as part of a major shareholder reshuffle. -
Europe News Brussels threatens Poland with legal action over 'unacceptable' truckers blockade at Ukraine border The European Commission has harshly denounced the blockade at the Ukrainian border instigated by Polish truckers and farmers, threatening legal action against the government in Warsaw. -
Money Just one Bitcoin transaction consumes the same amount of water used to fill a swimming pool Bitcoin could make a change to make the cryptocurrency more environmentally friendly. -
Space ESA's Cheops exoplanet mission uncovers rare star system 100 light-years away from Earth A European space mission found an orbitally resonant system, which tells astronomers about the formation and evolution of the planetary system. -
Business General Motors to lower spending on autonomous vehicle efforts General Motors is set to lower its spending on autonomous vehicles. What are the implications for Europe? -
Culture news Spotify Wrapped 2023: World's most streamed artists and songs revealed The 2023 edition of Spotify Wrapped reveals this year's most streamed artists, songs and albums. Which ones have you been listening to? -
Climate From oil ads to Russian interference: These are the climate lies to look out for at COP28 We’re grappling with a climate ‘information crisis’ on X, Facebook and Instagram, disinformation experts say. -
Qatar 365 Expo 2023 Doha: Showcasing innovative and sustainable solutions to desertification Qatar 365 walks you through the Expo 2023 Doha. 80 countries are participating in this six-month-long international horticultural exhibition. With 'Greener Desert, Better Environment' as a theme, participants showcase innovative and sustainable solutions to fight desertification. -
Japan A city of contrasts: Why Tokyo's tranquillity and buzz make it so special Think of Tokyo and a buzzing, skyscraper-filled city probably comes to mind. But there’s so much more to this destination, with plenty of havens of tranquillity to discover. -
No Comment Watch: European capitals are covered with snow for first time this winter Residents of Stockholm and Berlin woke up to layers of snow. -
Real Economy Eurozone inflation drops to two-year low, but Europeans are still feeling the pinch After two years of high inflation, consumer price pressures finally look to be on a downward trend in Europe. But are businesses and consumers feeling the decrease in input costs and consumer prices? We head to Belgium to find out. -
Europe News EU countries need to curb irregular migration to prevent far-right surge, says Manfred Weber The next elections to the European Parliament risk unleashing a far-right surge if governments are unable to prove they can manage migration, Manfred Weber has warned. -
Tech News Hate speech on social media platforms rising, new EU report finds The study discovered that women, people of African descent, Jewish and Roma people were the most targeted. -
United Kingdom Rishi Sunak escalates his war of words with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis The British prime minister said his Greek counterpart wanted to "grandstand and relitigate issues of the past" rather than focus on serious topics. -
Destinations Antarctica, the Galapagos and beyond: Five off-the-beaten-track destinations accessible by cruise Cruise destinations have diversified considerably since ships first set off Gibraltar-bound over 170 years ago, and 2024 looks set to continue that trend. -
Earth News News release claiming Sultan Al Jaber will step down as state oil CEO is fake, COP28 team confirms The COP28 team has said the fake news and allegations that Al Jaber planned to use climate talks to make fossil fuel deals are an "attempt to undermine the work of the COP28 presidency". -
Belgium NATO reiterates support for Kyiv at NATO-Ukraine Council meeting NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, reiterated support for Ukraine and its hopes to join the military alliance. -
Europe News Brussels to revive ties with Turkey despite 'differences' and stalled EU membership talks The EU wants to revive its political and economic relationship with Turkey in a bid to boost regional stability, despite a deep rift between Brussels and Ankara's foreign policies and stalled EU membership talks. -
Climate UK introduces new eco-finance labels as global, EU regulators vow greenwashing crackdown Four new sustainability badges will help consumers make green investments, the FCA says -
A glimpse of Tokyo: promoting the Japanese capital in Paris The city of Tokyo has a lot to offer for visitors, with its exciting attractions, traditional monuments, natural sites, and of course its delicious food. As tourists can enter Japan again, it is a great time to discover all that its capital has to offer. -
Art The best of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award nominees Feast your eyes on the nominees for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award. And vote for your favourite! -
Earth News An iceberg twice the size of London is on the move and putting a remote natural paradise at risk The iceberg split from the Antarctic's Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986. -
Europe News 'We must be ambitious' at COP28, says EU climate action commissioner The UN conference on reducing global emission starts Thursday in Dubai. -
Economy The price of goods and services in Germany just got a little cheaper The consumer price index for Germany, which measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes, shows inflation easing in November. -
Health news Stem cell therapy trial shows 'safe and promising' early results for MS treatment Scientists had promising results in the preliminary stage of a neural stem cell therapy trial for progressive multiple sclerosis. -
Nature ‘More precious than gold’: How a long lost mole was rediscovered with the help of a border collie The team described the hunt to find the mole as 'more exciting' than an episode of CSI. -
Markets Here's why global investors will be closely watching the OPEC+ meeting Global investors, including those in Europe, will be closely watching what actions will be taken at the November OPEC+ meeting, which will shed more light on the next steps of the major oil-producing countries. -
Culture news Foo Fighters and Metallica to headline stacked Hellfest 2024 lineup Attention metalheads! The largest metal festival in France has just announced one hell of a lineup. -
Tech News The new EU AI Act is under threat from lobbyists, experts and the public agree Foundation and powerful AI models such as ChatGPT and Bard have become a sticking point in the EU’s AI Act. -
Health news Omicron variants may cause fewer long COVID cases than previous strains, study finds A new study analysed the prevalence of long COVID in the population and found fewer cases of lasting symptoms associated with more recent strains. -
Culture news Who’s on top of Apple Music's 2023 global song chart? The top 100 tracks on Apple Music in 2023 have been revealed - with some surprises and the continuing dominance of Taylor Swift. (We're not complaining.) -
Ukraine Russia denies involvement in poisoning of Ukrainian intelligence chief's wife Marianna Budanova is now recovering in hospital, where blood tests have reportedly revealed heavy metal poisoning. -
Culture news Austria region Salzkammergut becomes 2024 European Capital of Culture The town of Bad Ischl will serve as the banner city for the event, hosting nearly 200 projects in the extensive Salzkammergut program. -
Estonia Estonia ready for 'migration spillover' after Finland closes border Russia has been accused of weaponising migration by channelling people to the borders of Finland in recent weeks. -
Healthcare France unveils cigarette price hike and public spaces ban under new restrictions to tackle smoking France's health ministry unveiled a new plan on Tuesday to tackle cigarette smoking in the country, including bans on smoking in parks and on beaches. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 29th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News COP28 latest: COP28 president denies using climate talks to strike oil and gas deals Follow the latest developments on what to expect at COP28 as world leaders head to Dubai. -
Travel News Tourists in France could be fined for smoking in public: Where else has strict laws on lighting up? The country has just introduced a ban on smoking in some public areas as part of a comprehensive anti-tobacco plan. -
Culture news Dutch version of controversial royal book pulled over race row 'error' Names have been named in the Dutch version of Omid Scobie's controversial royal book - something which the original English version did not. -
Economy Good news for the global economy in 2024? Here's the OECD's forecast Euronews Business take a look at what the OECD projects in its latest analysis of the major global trends and prospects for the next two years. -
China The biggest prosecution yet is underway in Hong Kong taking pro-democracy activists to trial Some of Hong Kong’s best-known pro-democracy activists went on trial Monday in the biggest prosecution yet under a law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party to crush dissent. -
No Comment Watch: Gaza Strip residents queue at fuel and gas stations Gaza Strip residents queued at fuel and gas stations amid a truce between Israel and Hamas which entered its fifth day on Tuesday. -
World News How many times can we say 'never again' again? A comparison of our responses to recent conflicts should not suggest that there is a hierarchy of victims. Quite the contrary, the history of the EU has shown repeatedly that human rights protections benefit us all — they are not a zero-sum game, Holger Loewendorf writes. -
Business 'What's the point?' — lawmakers sink teeth into digital euro The ECB says issuing digital money will help it keep pace with technology — but some MEPs are unconvinced if not downright hostile -
Culture news Acclaimed American photographer Larry Fink dies aged 82 The “self-described Marxist from Long Island," Fink was best known for black and white photos of shots of the everyday life of US families, as well as snapshots of wealthy New Yorkers. -
Euronews Tech Talks Can AI deepfake technology really be used for good? | Euronews Tech Talks Podcast Identity theft, non-consensual porn content, scams, misinformation...Is it possible to use AI deepfake technology for something other than causing harm? -
United Kingdom Ten European countries bolster military presence in Baltic Sea "A very serious security situation" means more military assets need to be deployed in the waters on Europe's eastern frontier. -
Vatican Pope Francis cancels trip to COP28 on doctor's orders due to lung inflamation Francis, who turns 87 next month, was scheduled to leave Rome on Friday to address the COP28 meeting first thing Saturday morning. He also was supposed to inaugurate a faith pavilion Sunday on the sidelines of the conference before returning home. -
Design Flesh for fantasy: Are you ready for Louis Vuitton’s new boots? From 3D printed shoes to larger than life cartoon styled boots, 2023 has been a challenging year for footwear. Now luxury brand Louis Vuitton has taken it to a whole new level. So, flesh or fashion? -
Israel Hamas releases 10 Israeli and four Thai hostages as efforts continue to extend truce International mediators are working around around the clock to extend a six day truce which is due to expire Thursday morning. -
Culture news Clues to the origin of the Earth: Asteroid sample comes to London's Natural History Museum Is the key to life on Earth contained within a teaspoon of black asteroid dust that's arrived in London? Scientists at the Natural History Museum hope they can unlock the answer. -
Art Bristol animal rescue shelter tackles funding crisis with auction of art made by dogs Rescue dogs in Bristol are unleashing their inner artists to raise funds for the struggling Animal Rescue Centre (ARC). -
Culture news Culture Re-View: Spare a thought for Schrödinger's Cat On this day in 1935: Physicist Erwin Schrödinger published his famous thought experiment ‘Schrödinger’s Cat.’ -
France French police arrest yoga guru accused of sexual exploitation Gregorian Bivolaru is also wanted for arrest by Interpol for alleged aggravated trafficking in human beings. -
Climate ‘The biggest NGO in the world’: What role can religious leaders and faith groups play at COP28? The Pope can no longer attend, but there will be hundreds of religious delegates at COP with a unique influence over the negotiations. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 29th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Slovenia Slovenia begins refunding thousands of COVID fines Hardline pandemic control measures saw Slovenians sanctioned for breaches as minor as eating a sandwich alone outdoors. -
Markets Gold price climbs to record high: Why are investors flocking to it? After two lackluster years, gold is staging an impressive comeback in 2023, with the precious metal delivering double-digit gains by the end of November, inching closer to its all-time highs of $2,060 per ounce reached in August 2020. -
The Cube Fact-check: Have rare anti-Hamas protests really broken out in Gaza? Numerous social media users and Israeli government accounts have claimed that anti-Hamas demonstrations had been organised in the south of Gaza - a rare and unprecedented event. The Cube took a closer look at those claims. -
No Comment Watch: Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners return home to their families Ten Israeli hostages — nine women and a 17-year-old girl — as well as two Thai nationals, were handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza on Tuesday and were back in Israeli territory, the military said. About an hour later, Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners.